Chester Township, IN
Living in Chester Township
Bikeability36
Walkability78
Commute74
Public Transit39
Affordability99
Public Safety99
Airports29
Hospitals67
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.6kPopulation-379 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military1%
Sales and office16%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked9%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$6.3k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$547Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas63%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Township
United States45
Indiana52
Wabash County1
Property Crime in Chester Township
United States48
Indiana47
Wabash County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 9 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Township, IN
Country Meadow
5 miles, NE
Cleveland Amish School
11 miles, NE
St Bernard Elementary School
13 miles, S
Huntington Catholic School
14 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Township, IN
Manchester University
3 miles, NW
Huntington University
13 miles, SE
Grace College and Theological Seminary
18 miles, N
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
30 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Township, IN
Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc
12 miles, SW
Parkview Huntington Hospital
14 miles, E
Otis R Bowen Center for Human Services Inc
16 miles, N
Parkview Whitley Hospital
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chester Township, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
28 miles, E
South Bend International Airport
59 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
87 miles, N
Indianapolis International Airport
92 miles, S